Health Coach and Health Improvement Practitioner

March 21, 2024

How they can help you....

You may not be aware that Barrington Medical Centre has a Health Coach (Tiana) and a Health Improvement Practitioner (Karen). They both offer FREE 30 minute appointments Monday to Friday. 


They can help with the following:


Health Coach - Non clinical practitioner with a background in nutrition

  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Exercise
  • Nutrition
  • Goal setting
  • Stress Management
  • Sleep
  • Social and Community Connection
  • Family/Whanau Support


Health Improvement Practitioner - Clinical practitioner with a background in Occupational Therapy

  • Anxiety/ Depression
  • Stress Management
  • Sleep
  • Pain/Fatigue Management
  • Building Routine/Finding Purpose
  • Grief and Loss
  • Healthy Relationships / Lifestyles
  • Reduction of Harmful Substances.


If you are feeling stuck and need support to move forward, an appointment with them can help you to develop a plan and set goals to improve your overall health and wellbeing. They can also provide information regarding a range of community services that may be of benefit to you, and as need can support you to make contact.


Tiana and Karen have appointments available to book on the day by ringing Barrington Medical Centre Reception on 03 332 3069.

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By Claire Hannington • March 17, 2026
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ADHD

By Joan Veenis • February 22, 2026
With the recent changes to ADHD medication we would like to clarify that the doctors at Barrington Medical Centre will not be diagnosing ADHD. However if a report is received your doctor can assess to see if ADHD medications would be suitable. To get a diagnosis patients can self-refer to a private clinic. Children may be able to be referred in to public or private for diagnosis and we would encourage a GP appointment to discuss.